When I think about elementary school one thing comes to mind: change. Due to redistricting issues and an ever-changing school system, I went to four elementary schools in six years, all while living in the same house. Back then, everyone in the town I grew up in went to kindergarten at the same school, it was for kindergarten only. From there, we split up into one of the different elementary schools. I spent first and second grade at one school, making friends and settling into a routine. then, just in time for my third grade year, they switched the schools. My street was split in half, and I lost some of my friends to a different school. Third and fourth grade were spent in another elementary school, adjusting to life there, and starting over with making friends. my fifth grade year was spent at another elementary school as the town decided to put K-3 in one school and 4-5 in another. That final move was the one I was most grateful for. My favorite elementary school teacher Mrs. Spelman taught there.
My fifth grade teacher was a blessing. She made a hard adjustment seem easy, and soon we felt at home. I connected with her on a level that I never had before with other teachers. She shared my love for reading, and strengthened my reading skills tremendously. I am forever indebted to her for the hard work and dedication she put into me and my fellow classmates, making us better people academically and socially than we were before. she was crucial to my development and transition from an elementary school student to a middle school student. She taught us valuable lessons about proofreading our work, and making sure that it is refined and professional. Mrs. Spelman taught us how to read critically, looking for different literary aspects. But most importantly, she taught us to value our education, and to make the most out of it. There is only so much learning that can happen inside a classroom, the rest is up to us. Armed with her invaluable lessons, I felt prepared and ready to face the challenges ahead of me.
Three of the hardest years of my life were spent in middle school. In a way, it was my own personal hell. This is a time of crucial development in the lives of students, and the person I am today is the result of my years there. I learned a lot about myself then, and from that, I learned the importance of staying true to oneself. During those three years I started to become an individual. What sparked my individuality was a music class my sixth grade year. The music teacher, Mrs. Shick played a song by the Beatles as an example. The song, "Eight days a Week" forever changed the way music will influence my life. I loved that song, and when I went home that day I looked up other popular songs by the Beatles. I was hooked, to this day they remain my favorite band. At the time, my classmates were more interested in the popular songs on the radio than music from more that 50 years ago. In pursuing my love of old music, I gave up what is arguably a part of my social life then. In fighting against the mainstream and popular culture amongst middle schoolers, I learned that it is important to stay true to yourself. Elementary and Middle school education are crucial in the development of who we are today. I learned many lessons that I still carry with me in my adult life, and had my experience been any different, I would not be the person that I am today.
My fifth grade teacher was a blessing. She made a hard adjustment seem easy, and soon we felt at home. I connected with her on a level that I never had before with other teachers. She shared my love for reading, and strengthened my reading skills tremendously. I am forever indebted to her for the hard work and dedication she put into me and my fellow classmates, making us better people academically and socially than we were before. she was crucial to my development and transition from an elementary school student to a middle school student. She taught us valuable lessons about proofreading our work, and making sure that it is refined and professional. Mrs. Spelman taught us how to read critically, looking for different literary aspects. But most importantly, she taught us to value our education, and to make the most out of it. There is only so much learning that can happen inside a classroom, the rest is up to us. Armed with her invaluable lessons, I felt prepared and ready to face the challenges ahead of me.
Three of the hardest years of my life were spent in middle school. In a way, it was my own personal hell. This is a time of crucial development in the lives of students, and the person I am today is the result of my years there. I learned a lot about myself then, and from that, I learned the importance of staying true to oneself. During those three years I started to become an individual. What sparked my individuality was a music class my sixth grade year. The music teacher, Mrs. Shick played a song by the Beatles as an example. The song, "Eight days a Week" forever changed the way music will influence my life. I loved that song, and when I went home that day I looked up other popular songs by the Beatles. I was hooked, to this day they remain my favorite band. At the time, my classmates were more interested in the popular songs on the radio than music from more that 50 years ago. In pursuing my love of old music, I gave up what is arguably a part of my social life then. In fighting against the mainstream and popular culture amongst middle schoolers, I learned that it is important to stay true to yourself. Elementary and Middle school education are crucial in the development of who we are today. I learned many lessons that I still carry with me in my adult life, and had my experience been any different, I would not be the person that I am today.